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Fitzroy's blue-door Filipino restobar for sisig, kinilaw, adobo and karaoke nights.

Intimate, speakeasy-style restobar behind an unmarked blue door. cosy, colourful interiors with impromptu staff karaoke that turns dinner into a party some nights.

Owner-chef Fhred often greets and cooks tableside, staff perform karaoke after dinner, all desserts are vegan, and coffee beans are sourced from the Philippines.

Reviewers, including several Filipino diners and their families, repeatedly praise it for staying true to Filipino flavours while elevating presentation, though a couple note the basmati rice departs from the rice typical of home-style Filipino cooking.

Not cheap. a Feed Me set menu runs about $75 per person. but most reviewers say the flavour, portions and hospitality justify it, while a few call individual dishes pricey for the size.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.